Posted 3 months ago
ECO - Aerial Field Technician (Rigger)
@ WesTower Communications Ltd.
Ontario
Overview
WesTower Communications Ltd., Canada's largest network service contractor, is hiring an Aerial Field Technician to install, maintain and repair tower and cell-site equipment. The work is done at heights, outdoors and on extensive travel across the province or country. The posting offers competitive wages with living allowances, paid holidays, comprehensive benefits, RSP matching and stock options.
Responsibilities:
- Install and maintain towers and cell sites
- Modify and add antennas
- Repair or replace defective tower equipment
- Test equipment to locate transmission faults
- Travel extensively across the province or country
Requirements summary:
- About 2 years of basic construction and tool experience
- Ability to interpret engineered and fibre/DC drawings
- Knowledge of OTDR test equipment and fibre fusion
- Valid Canadian driver's licence required
- Telecom troubleshooting experience preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | ground: frequent |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Home office allowance |
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WesTower Communications Ltd.
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Wireless - Wireline - Fabrication - Technical Services - Professional Services
Full company description
WesTower Communications is Canada’s largest Telecommunications construction company and is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of today’s wireless telecommunications and broadcast industries. From site development through to commissioning and comprehensive maintenance, we deliver exceptional services in engineering, design, fabrication, construction, project management and Wireline Services for carriers and independent tower operators. Our turnkey solutions provide the safe, on-time, and quality installations that our customers have come to expect and our reputation is built on. Follow WesTower on Social Media! Facebook: WesTowerCommunicationsLtd Twitter: https://twitter.com/Westower_Canada
- LinkedIn followers
- 17,529
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 739
- Reported office locations
- 385 Saskatchewan Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 0G6, CA
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- 3815 2 St NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E, CA
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- 4671 Hwy #2, Wellington, NS B2T 1K6, CA
- 1711 Ontario Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1S9, CA
- 4 Froese Crescent, HEADINGLEY, Manitoba R4H 0E6, CA
- 735 Harold Crescent, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C, CA
- 8700 Rue de l'Innovation, Anjou, Quebec H1J2X9, CA
- 47 Harding Rd, St John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador A1A, CA
- 4933 46th St. Box 590, Thorsby, Alberta T0C 2P0, CA
- 1641 Langstaff Rd, Units 5 & 6, Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5X8, CA
- 6750 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H 0Z7, CA
- 1730 Ross Ave, Regina, SK S4N7A3, CA
- 115 Corman St, Warman, Saskatchewan S0K, CA
- Staging Area, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0, CA
- Staging Area, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1G8, CA
- Staging Area, Yellowknife, NT X1A 3T3, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Communications Infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Manufacturing
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Other recorded names
- WesTower Communications Ltd.
- Specialties
- Site Development
- Wireline Service
- RF Engineering
- Program & Project Management
- Structural Engineering & Design
- Fabrication
- In-Building
- Construction & Technical Services
- Commissioning
- Audits & Inspections
- and 24/7 Emergency Response & Repair
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 10,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
WesTower Communications is Canada’s largest Telecommunications construction company and is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of today’s wireless telecommunications and broadcast industries. From site development through to commissioning and comprehensive maintenance, we deliver exceptional services in engineering, design, fabrication, construction, project management and Wireline Services for carriers and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Spruce Grove, AB |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1989 |
| Specialties | Site Development Wireline ServiceRF EngineeringProgram & Project ManagementStructural Engineering & DesignFabricationIn-BuildingConstruction & Technical ServicesCommissioningAudits & Inspections |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 73 |
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Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join our growing team at WesTower Communications Ltd. as an Aerial Field Technician!
We are Canada’s largest network service contractor offering Engineering, Design, Fabrication, Construction, Project Management, and Maintenance Services for telecommunication carriers, independent tower operators, broadcast, and utility.
We offer competitive wages with paid out living allowances, paid holidays, comprehensive benefits, RSP matching, stock options, a generous referral bonus program and opportunities to further develop your skillset and grow your career.
Job Description:
- Tower and cell-site installation and routine maintenance
- Antenna modifications / adds
- Repair or replace defective equipment on tower
- Perform tests equipment to locate transmission faults
- Extensive travel throughout the province and or country
Qualifications:
- 2 years of basic knowledge of construction and tool manipulation
- Telecom troubleshooting experience preferred but not required
- Ability to interpret engineered drawings and knowledge of fibre and DC drawings
- Knowledge of OTDR test equipment and fibre fusion
- Demonstrate strong adherence to safety procedures
- Good physical condition and comfortable working at heights
- Willing to work outdoors and be exposed to all types of weather
- Valid Canadian driver’s license is required
- Must be authorized to work in Canada
- Must be mechanically inclined
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Clean Criminal record
- Maintain a professional working relationship with co-workers and clients
- Must be reliable, trustworthy and have a positive attitude!
At WesTower Communications Ltd. you can expect to be treated fairly. We recognize that it is our people who drive the success of our business, so we make it our priority to foster inclusive work environments welcomed to diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to accommodating prospective employees. We proudly offer a drug-free workplace with a zero-tolerance safety program.
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